Multimedia Journalism

Description

It is designed for writers and broadcasters who want to be at the sharp end of journalism, introducing them to the different approaches necessary for news, features, radio, television and the web.

There is theory in the form of modules on Media Policy and Analysis and Marketing and Management, but the emphasis is very firmly on acquiring tools of the trade including shorthand and the use of sophisticated recording and editing equipment.

The teaching staff are highly experienced journalists and editors, while senior staff from news organisations like the BBC, STV, Newsquest and The Scotsman Publications visit regularly to deliver lectures, advise and mentor.

The BA/BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism has a unique training agreement with The Herald and Times newspaper group, providing paid shift work experience. There are also overseas exchange opportunities at one of our partner institutions in the USA.

Graduates have embarked on careers with The Herald, Sunday Herald, The Scotsman, Holyrood magazine, Daily Record, BBC and STV, to name but a few.

Detailed Course Facts

• English

Course Content

Year 1: An introduction to the industry standard equipment used with practical modules such as news writing styles for newspapers, radio, television and the web, as well as the key industry requirements of Shorthand.

Year 2: Media Policy and Analysis, Marketing and Management modules combined with producing a range of real world news and feature stories, meeting regular deadlines for a variety of assignments.

Year 3: Advanced Reporting explores specialist areas including court, investigative and political journalism.

Year 4: An Honours dissertation in your specialist area mixed with modules such as Ethical and Editorial Management.

Work Placement: The programme has a unique training agreement with the Herald and Times newspaper group which offers paid shift work.

Exchange: Overseas exchange opportunities exists with partner institutions in the USA.

English Language Requirements

CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Higher: ABBB, A Level: BBC, ILC: ABBB.
Note: Applicants will be interviews and tested before a place is offered.

Essential subjects: English or Media Studies (Higher/ILC-H).

FE college students: Contact us or visit www.gcu.ac.uk/study for a copy of our College Student Supplement.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).